Cyclone Shakti 2025 Alert: Strong winds and high waves knocked in Maharashtra; In Andhra Pradesh, 4 killed due to rain, 2 died of landslide in Odisha. Officers on high alert; The risk of rapid storm, uncertainty and risk in coastal areas is still hovering.
Cyclone Shakti 2025: The Meteorological Department of India has issued an alert on Cyclone Shakti 2025 in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, including Maharashtra. This cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea will bring strong winds and high sea waves at the coastal districts of Maharashtra at a speed of 45-65 kmph. According to the IMD, this is the first major storm after monsoon and its impact will appear in many districts of the state between 3 and 7 October.
Is Mumbai and Thane a threat really?
There is a warning of strong winds and high waves in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra. Winds are moving at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour in the sea. Experts say that marine turmoil may increase the danger in fishermen and coastal areas. Are citizens and administration ready for the threat of this storm?
Why did Cyclone Shakti cause havoc in Andhra and Odisha?
The deep pressure area over the Bay of Bengal became the cause of heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Four people died in Andhra Pradesh, while two people died due to landslide in Gajapati district of Odisha. Many people are missing. Is it only the effect of rain or indicated the deep impact of the storm?
Why are only some coastal areas affected?
The center of cyclone power is currently 300-360 km from the Gujarat coast. The storm is moving towards the west and then the west-south-west. Its effect will be seen in the coastal areas of northern Maharashtra, Gujarat and Pakistan. Will it gradually weaken and turn into normal rain or even more danger may increase?
What did the government and administration prepare?
The Maharashtra government has activated disaster management. Officers have been alerted to protect citizens in coastal and low -lying areas. Fishermen have been warned not to go to the sea till 7 October. Will the administration be able to reach safe places in time?
The secret of turmoil and strong winds in the sea
Cyclone Shakti is the first major storm in the Arabian Sea after the monsoon. Its effect will be felt by 7 October, after that it will be weak in the east-north-east direction. Sea upheaval and strong winds are likely to damage heavy damage to coastal areas. Will it be enough to stop people from going to the sea?
Will we be able to stay safe?
IMD has also warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra. The lower areas in northern Konkan are in danger of floods. It is a challenge for administration and citizens to take steps on time. Will our preparations stop the deep impact of this storm?